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Ultra Short Term Bond Funds
Ultra short term funds, earlier referred as Liquid Plus Funds, are funds that invest in debt instruments having residual maturities of more than 91 days and typically less than 1 year(in some cases they may go upto 1.5 years). Ultra Short Term Funds are short term investments that are highly suitable for investors who are willing to marginally increase the risk of investment to earn good returns. Essentially, Ultra short Funds invest in money market securities and other debt instruments of short maturities, however, the average portfolio maturity of these funds is generally little higher than that of Liquid Funds.
Also known as Cash or Treasury Management Funds, Ultra Short Term Funds generally offer good returns that other types of Debt fund (like Liquid Mutual Funds).
Ultra Short Term Bond Funds Features
Fund Type
Ultra-Short Term Funds are open-ended and the maturity period of funds varies from fund to fund. The maturity is very short(usually a couple of months) but longer than that of liquid funds. The investors can easily buy and sell the units of these funds as per the NAV (Net Asset Value) of the redemption day.
NAV of Ultra Short Term Funds
For Ultra Short Term Funds, the purchase happens on a (T+0) basis. This means that the NAV is fixed on the same day as the funds reach the AMC. For e.g. for an investor purchasing the fund within the cut-off time on a Tuesday (and funds being realised), the NAV date applicable would be Tuesday itself.
Exit Load of Ultra Short Term Bond Funds
Some Ultra Short Term Funds may have exit loads on exits made within very short periods of time (ranging from 7 days to 1 month). The period till which exit load applies may vary with funds. However, some ultra short terms funds do not have any exit loads also.
Returns of Ultra Short Term Funds
The returns may be paid to the investors in the form of Dividends (in the case of Dividend Funds) or in terms of appreciation of the fund NAV (in the case of Growth funds).
Redemption Ultra Short Term Funds
In the case of redemption, the process is the same for both liquid funds and Ultra Short Term Funds. For all redemption requests received by the AMC within the cut-off time (3 PM), the proceeds are paid to the customer the next day i.e. on a (T+1) basis. Albeit, if the request gets registered after 3 PM, the investors shall receive the redemption amount day after.
Minimum Amount of Investment
The minimum of Investing in Ultra Short Term Funds is INR 5,000 to 10,000 (on the retail plans).
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Investment Avenues of Ultra Short Mutual Funds
Ultra Short Term Funds are fixed income investments that invest in money market instruments like Treasury Bills but these may be 91-Day, 182-Day or 360-Day Treasury Bills. They can also invest in CDs and CPs having residual maturities longer than 91 days. Moreover, it is sometimes understood that there is no credit risk in such portfolios. However, this is not the case. Any short term investment like Ultra Short Funds can give a negative return as well if there is a default. But, most companies delay payments on longer-dated Bonds before they start defaulting on short term debt (since this would lead a freeze in short term credit). Also, the investors need to carefully look at the portfolio in these funds to assess the quality of instruments and be ready to take that risk.
Why Invest in Best Ultra Short Term Funds?
Typically, the yield on a debt instrument is higher for instruments with longer maturities. Think of it as a way to reward the extra risk that investors take to be invested in the instruments for a longer period of time. In finance, this is called the liquidity premium Theory. Thus, securities in Ultra Short Mutual Funds usually earn a higher yield as compared to Liquid funds (albeit at a relatively higher risk). As a result, Ultra Short Term Funds may give marginally better returns than Liquid funds over comparable periods of time. So, make a sensible short-term investment in Mutual Funds by investing in Best Ultra Short term Mutual Funds to earn good returns with less volatility.
Taxation of Ultra Short Term Funds
In the below table, the returns of Ultra Short Bond Funds received in the form of a dividend are tax-free in the hands of investors.
However, a Dividend Distribution Tax (DDT) is deducted at the source by fund houses, which is 25% in case of Debt Funds like Ultra Short Term Funds.
| Liquid Funds | Liquid Funds | Ultra Short Funds | Ultra Short Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class of Investors | Individuals/HUF | Corporate | Individuals/HUF | Corporate |
| Dividend Distribution Tax | 27.038% | 32.445% | 13. 519% | 32.445% |
| Short Term Capital Gains | As per Income Tax Slab Rates | As per Income Tax Slab Rates | As per Income Tax Slab Rates | As per Income Tax Slab Rates |
(Please note, investors are advised to consult their Tax consultant before taking any decisions)
Best Performing Ultra Short Debt Funds to Invest FY 19 - 20
Below is the list of top funds have net assets over 100 Crore and managing assets for atleast 3 years.
Fund NAV Net Assets (Cr) 1 MO (%) 3 MO (%) 6 MO (%) 1 YR (%) 3 YR (%) 5 YR (%) Franklin India Ultra Short Bond Fund - Super Institutional Plan Growth ₹25.7839
↑ 0.01 ₹14,700 1 2.9 4.8 9 8.9 9.3 Aditya Birla Sun Life Savings Fund Growth ₹362.913
↑ 0.07 ₹14,949 0.9 2.4 4.2 7.9 8.1 8.5 BOI AXA Ultra Short Duration Fund Growth ₹2,228.44
↑ 0.21 ₹414 0.8 2.2 3.9 7.8 8.3 8.6 Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 18 Jan 19
To provide a combination of regular income and high liquidity by investing primarily in a mix of short term debt and money market instruments. Franklin India Ultra Short Bond Fund - Super Institutional Plan is a Debt - Ultrashort Bond fund was launched on 18 Dec 07. It is a fund with Moderate risk and has given a Below is the key information for Franklin India Ultra Short Bond Fund - Super Institutional Plan Returns up to 1 year are on The primary objective of the schemes is to generate regular income through investments in debt and money market instruments. Income maybe generated through the receipt of coupon payments or the purchase and sale of securities in the underlying portfolio. The schemes will under normal market conditions, invest its net assets in fixed income securities, money market instruments, cash and cash equivalents. Aditya Birla Sun Life Savings Fund is a Debt - Ultrashort Bond fund was launched on 16 Apr 03. It is a fund with Moderately Low risk and has given a Below is the key information for Aditya Birla Sun Life Savings Fund Returns up to 1 year are on (Erstwhile BOI AXA Treasury Advantage Fund) The Scheme seeks to deliver reasonable market related returns with lower risk and higher liquidity through a portfolio of debt and money market instruments.
The Scheme is not providing any assured or guaranteed returns. Further, there is also no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be achieved. BOI AXA Ultra Short Duration Fund is a Debt - Ultrashort Bond fund was launched on 16 Jul 08. It is a fund with Moderately Low risk and has given a Below is the key information for BOI AXA Ultra Short Duration Fund Returns up to 1 year are on 1. Franklin India Ultra Short Bond Fund - Super Institutional Plan
CAGR/Annualized return of 8.9% since its launch. Return for 2018 was 8.7% , 2017 was 8.2% and 2016 was 9.7% . Franklin India Ultra Short Bond Fund - Super Institutional Plan
Growth Launch Date 18 Dec 07 NAV (18 Jan 19) ₹25.7839 ↑ 0.01 (0.02 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹14,700 on 30 Nov 18 Category Debt - Ultrashort Bond AMC Franklin Templeton Asst Mgmt(IND)Pvt Ltd Rating ☆☆☆☆☆ Risk Moderate Expense Ratio 0.37 Sharpe Ratio 6.68 Information Ratio 3.32 Alpha Ratio -4.48 Min Investment 10,000 Min SIP Investment 1,000 Exit Load NIL Yield to Maturity 0% Effective Maturity 6 Months 17 Days Modified Duration Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 31 Dec 13 ₹10,000 31 Dec 14 ₹11,000 31 Dec 15 ₹12,072 31 Dec 16 ₹13,240 31 Dec 17 ₹14,327 31 Dec 18 ₹15,578 Returns for Franklin India Ultra Short Bond Fund - Super Institutional Plan
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 18 Jan 19 Duration Returns 1 Month 1% 3 Month 2.9% 6 Month 4.8% 1 Year 9% 3 Year 8.9% 5 Year 9.3% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 8.9% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2018 8.7% 2017 8.2% 2016 9.7% 2015 9.7% 2014 10% 2013 10% 2012 10.3% 2011 9.4% 2010 5.9% 2009 6.1% Fund Manager information for Franklin India Ultra Short Bond Fund - Super Institutional Plan
Name Since Tenure Santosh Kamath 25 Oct 18 0.02 Yr. Pallab Roy 1 Jun 08 10.42 Yr. Data below for Franklin India Ultra Short Bond Fund - Super Institutional Plan as on 30 Nov 18
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 17.61% Debt 77.46% Other 4.93% Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Corporate 84.57% Cash Equivalent 7.92% Government 2.58% Credit Quality
Rating Value A 43.34% AA 36% AAA 20.66% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity Call, Cash & Other Assets
Receivables | -5% ₹742 Cr Renew Power Ventures Private Limited
Debentures | -4% ₹673 Cr 6,740 Vodafone Mobile Services Limited
Debentures | -4% ₹618 Cr 6,410
↑ 350 Adani Infra (India) Limited
Debentures | -4% ₹538 Cr 500 Aditya Birla Retail Limited
Debentures | -3% ₹496 Cr 400 Indostar Capital Finance Limited
Debentures | -3% ₹440 Cr 4,400 EDELWEISS COMMODITIES SERVICES LIMITED
Debentures | -2% ₹375 Cr 7,500
↑ 7,500 Piramal Realty Private Limited
Debentures | -2% ₹351 Cr 3,500 INDIAN OIL CORPORATION LIMITED
Commercial Paper | -2% ₹349 Cr 7,000
↑ 7,000 Aasan Developers & Constructions Private Limited
Debentures | -2% ₹346 Cr 3,450 2. Aditya Birla Sun Life Savings Fund
CAGR/Annualized return of 7.8% since its launch. Ranked 6 in Ultrashort Bond category. Return for 2018 was 7.6% , 2017 was 7.2% and 2016 was 9.2% . Aditya Birla Sun Life Savings Fund
Growth Launch Date 16 Apr 03 NAV (18 Jan 19) ₹362.913 ↑ 0.07 (0.02 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹14,949 on 30 Nov 18 Category Debt - Ultrashort Bond AMC Birla Sun Life Asset Management Co Ltd Rating ☆☆☆☆☆ Risk Moderately Low Expense Ratio 0.35 Sharpe Ratio 5.49 Information Ratio 0.77 Alpha Ratio 2.73 Min Investment 1,000 Min SIP Investment 1,000 Exit Load NIL Yield to Maturity 8.4% Effective Maturity 6 Months 4 Days Modified Duration 5 Months 8 Days Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 31 Dec 13 ₹10,000 31 Dec 14 ₹10,966 31 Dec 15 ₹11,941 31 Dec 16 ₹13,044 31 Dec 17 ₹13,982 31 Dec 18 ₹15,049 Returns for Aditya Birla Sun Life Savings Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 18 Jan 19 Duration Returns 1 Month 0.9% 3 Month 2.4% 6 Month 4.2% 1 Year 7.9% 3 Year 8.1% 5 Year 8.5% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 7.8% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2018 7.6% 2017 7.2% 2016 9.2% 2015 8.9% 2014 9.7% 2013 9.5% 2012 9.7% 2011 9.2% 2010 5.8% 2009 5.8% Fund Manager information for Aditya Birla Sun Life Savings Fund
Name Since Tenure Sunaina Cunha 11 Oct 14 4.06 Yr. Kaustubh Gupta 15 Jul 11 7.3 Yr. Data below for Aditya Birla Sun Life Savings Fund as on 30 Nov 18
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 34.86% Debt 61.79% Other 3.35% Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Corporate 54.49% Cash Equivalent 31.11% Government 6.86% Securitized 4.2% Credit Quality
Rating Value AA 31.61% AAA 68.39% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity Vodafone Mobile Services Limited
Debentures | -5% ₹687 Cr 6,950 L & T INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCE COMPANY LIMITED
Commercial Paper | -3% ₹483 Cr 10,000
↑ 10,000 Net Receivables / (Payables)
Receivables | -3% ₹469 Cr ONGC Petro Additions Limited
Debentures | -3% ₹461 Cr 460 Indiabulls Infraestates Ltd
Debentures | -3% ₹442 Cr 4,420
↑ 4,140 Adani Infra (India) Limited
Debentures | -3% ₹378 Cr 350
↑ 350 INDUSIND BANK LIMITED
Certificate of Deposit | -3% ₹364 Cr 37,500
↑ 37,500 NRSS XXIX TRANSMISSION LIMITED
Debentures | -3% ₹351 Cr 3,500 Parimal Finance Private Limited
Debentures | -2% ₹349 Cr 3,500 INDUSIND BANK LIMITED
Certificate of Deposit | -2% ₹338 Cr 35,000
↑ 25,000 3. BOI AXA Ultra Short Duration Fund
CAGR/Annualized return of 7.9% since its launch. Ranked 9 in Ultrashort Bond category. Return for 2018 was 7.6% , 2017 was 8% and 2016 was 9.1% . BOI AXA Ultra Short Duration Fund
Growth Launch Date 16 Jul 08 NAV (18 Jan 19) ₹2,228.44 ↑ 0.21 (0.01 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹414 on 30 Nov 18 Category Debt - Ultrashort Bond AMC BOI AXA Investment Mngrs Private Ltd Rating ☆☆☆☆ Risk Moderately Low Expense Ratio 0.64 Sharpe Ratio 8.75 Information Ratio 2.28 Alpha Ratio -2.42 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 1,000 Exit Load NIL Yield to Maturity 8.87% Effective Maturity 3 Months 20 Days Modified Duration 3 Months 7 Days Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 31 Dec 13 ₹10,000 31 Dec 14 ₹10,934 31 Dec 15 ₹11,883 31 Dec 16 ₹12,970 31 Dec 17 ₹14,001 31 Dec 18 ₹15,067 Returns for BOI AXA Ultra Short Duration Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 18 Jan 19 Duration Returns 1 Month 0.8% 3 Month 2.2% 6 Month 3.9% 1 Year 7.8% 3 Year 8.3% 5 Year 8.6% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 7.9% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2018 7.6% 2017 8% 2016 9.1% 2015 8.7% 2014 9.3% 2013 9.2% 2012 8.5% 2011 8.2% 2010 5% 2009 4.7% Fund Manager information for BOI AXA Ultra Short Duration Fund
Name Since Tenure Nitish Gupta 5 Dec 18 0.07 Yr. Amit Modani 5 Dec 18 0.07 Yr. Data below for BOI AXA Ultra Short Duration Fund as on 30 Nov 18
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 50.72% Debt 49.28% Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Corporate 66.75% Government 17.35% Cash Equivalent 15.9% Credit Quality
Rating Value A 8.91% AA 28.75% AAA 62.35% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity Shapoorji Pallonji & Company Limited
Commercial Paper | -17% ₹55 Cr 5,500,000 Piramal Enterprises Limited
Debentures | -11% ₹35 Cr 3,500,000 Parimal Finance Private Limited
Debentures | -11% ₹34 Cr 3,400,000 National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development
Certificate of Deposit | -9% ₹30 Cr 3,000,000
↑ 3,000,000 Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Limited
Debentures | -9% ₹27 Cr 2,700,000 Avendus Finance Private Limited
Debentures | -8% ₹26 Cr 2,600,000 Export-Import Bank Of India
Certificate of Deposit | -8% ₹25 Cr 2,500,000
↑ 2,500,000 AXIS BANK LIMITED
Certificate of Deposit | -7% ₹23 Cr 2,500,000
↑ 2,500,000 Cblo
CBLO | -5% ₹17 Cr Aadhar Housing Finance Limited
Debentures | -4% ₹14 Cr 1,400,000
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